Mrunal Thakur in Kalki 2898 AD, Salman Khan in Singham Again, Akshay Kumar in Stree 2: Revisiting Bollywood's special cameos of 2024

In Stree 2, Akshay Kumar makes an unexpected cameo that adds an exciting twist to the story. His role is considered a key moment, with some comparing it to Thanos in the horror-comedy world, hinting at his important part in future films. This appearance marks Akshay Kumar's first step into the horror-comedy genre, expanding the universe created by Stree and Bhediya.

Nag Ashwin’s grand sci-fi drama Kalki 2898 AD featured a star-studded cast with Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani in lead roles. To make the film even more exciting, special appearances by Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, SS Rajamouli, and Ram Gopal Varma were included. These surprise cameos added to the spectacle, making it one of the most talked-about films of the year.

Salman Khan made a memorable cameo as Chulbul Pandey in Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty. His brief but impactful appearance, lasting around two minutes, created a high-energy moment that brought together his iconic character and Singham. The film, starring Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff, saw Salman’s cameo as the perfect cherry on top of this action-packed blockbuster.

In the 2024 horror-comedy Munjya, Varun Dhawan makes a memorable cameo as Bhaskar from Bhediya, linking his character to the Maddock Films universe. His appearance in the mid-credit scene ties Munjya to other films like Stree, Roohi, and Bhediya, offering an exciting twist for fans and expanding the shared cinematic universe.

Ananya Panday made a special cameo in the 2024 comedy-drama Bad Newz, directed by Anand Tiwari. She portrayed a celebrity preparing to play Saloni, a character played by Triptii Dimri. The film, also starring Vicky Kaushal, Neha Dhupia, and Ammy Virk, benefits from her star power, adding to its appeal.